Ajanta Series

• Photographer
  Giulio Zanni
• Photo Date
  May 2025

Ajanta are 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves monuments dating from the second century BCE in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state in India. Ajanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and are universally regarded as masterpieces of Buddhist religious art. The Ellora caves are one of the largest rock-cut cave complex in the world, with artwork dating from the period of 600–1000 AD, including Hindu, Buddhist and Jain caves.

Giulio Zanni is an Italian photographer that has lived most of his life in the Balkans. Before focusing on fine art, he worked with documentary and nature photography. He often uses the long-exposure technique and he photographs mostly in black and white. He won several awards and his work has been published in books and magazines. His portfolio has been selected among the best inspiring photographers.